Allied Health Professions at Southwest Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia is located in Richlands, Virginia and has a total student population of 2,295.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Allied Health Professions section at the bottom of this page.
Southwest Virginia Allied Health Professions Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Allied Health (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Allied Health (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Allied Health
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Allied Health Student Demographics at Southwest Virginia
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Southwest Virginia Community College.
Southwest Virginia Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in allied health at Southwest Virginia are white. Around 100% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Southwest Virginia Community College with a associate's in allied health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Allied Health Professions
If you plan to be a allied health major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Southwest Virginia Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technology | 9 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 |
Related Majors
Careers That Allied Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in allied health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for Southwest Virginia Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 6,180 | $35,310 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 2,550 | $60,200 |
| Physician Assistants | 2,510 | $99,340 |
| Surgical Technologists | 2,240 | $50,790 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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